NEW ULM SWEEPS WAUSAU WITH 4-2 WIN

The New Ulm Steel had a 4-0 lead on the Wausau RiverWolves through the first two periods. Austin Burgener and Matt Irwin each scored a goal in the third period looking to make a comeback. Wausau’s goaltender, Henry Baribeau, was pulled for the extra attacker with one minute remaining in the game. New Ulm was able to hold on to the lead and take the, 4-2, win.

Hunter Johnson gave New Ulm a 2-0 lead with a one-timer from the slot that went in blocker side at the 16:39 mark of the first period. Oliver Hoeschen netted an unassisted goal less than a minute later at 17:17.